The DIY Paperwork Storage Organizer You Can Make From A Few Dollar Tree Items

If you’ve somehow luckily laid your hands on the elusive square wire-shaped nets on Dollar Tree, then that’s great! Start by connecting the nets to form the bottom, back, and side structures, creating a hollow cube. Next, decide how many shelves you’d like — you have the flexibility to go for as few as two or as many as four or five. You can also place shallow plastic trays on the shelves, especially if you’re storing smaller items that might slip through the nets. You can also use jewelry jump rings instead of zip ties, similar to what TikToker @madeby_miko used for her project. Jump rings offer a neater look compared to zip ties. However, you’ll likely need a pair of pliers to secure the rings in place properly.

Alternatively, you can use wire trays for the structure, as TikTok DIYer @dana_burke did. You’ll only need three for this project. Start by positioning one tray vertically; this will act as the backbone of your organizer. Then, place the other two at each end of the vertical tray to form your organizer’s top and bottom sections. Since these trays have edges, you may need to exert some force to align them correctly. Secure them together using zip ties and cut all their loose ends. For a cleaner look, you can spray paint the zip ties the same color as your tray.